SERIES · 2017
The Moorside
In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie Bushby, the community rallies around Shannon's grief-stricken mother Karen, determined to find her daughter and show that, although she's from a poor background, Shannon's life is as important as any other. As hope fades and doubts about Karen arise, Shannon is found — with a man her mother knows. Who is this man, and what is his connection to Karen?
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The Moorside
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In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie Bushby, the community rallies around Shannon's grief-stricken mother Karen, determined to find her daughter and show that, although she's from a poor background, Shannon's life is as important as any other. As hope fades and doubts about Karen arise, Shannon is found — with a man her mother knows. Who is this man, and what is his connection to Karen?
CAST
Featured cast
Sheridan SmithJulie Bushby
Gemma WhelanKaren Matthews
Siobhan FinneranDC Christine Freeman
Sian BrookeNatalie Brown
Steve OramDC Alex Grummit
Dean AndrewsPC Steve 'Kinchie' KinchinMORE TO EXPLORE
